2022 JP Freestyle Wave ES Windsurf Board

The hunt for versatility stops right here! The JPs have always been the true classics in the Freestyle Wave class because they are super balanced and incredible fun in the widest possible wind and water range. And this latest, brand-new generation of all-water toys raises its own benchmark – again. The new shapes provide a more compact feel and quicker response in manoeuvres. As an additional treat they not only sail faster but at the same time feel more comfortable. Uniting the core virtues almost every windsurfer is looking for they truly tick all the boxes as all in one boards!

Shape details:
The most visual change is the new outline in the nose area which got slimmer and provides the feel of lightness. The centered swing weight further enhances the compact feel and the great responsiveness in manoeuvres. The outline of this new concept is still parallel in the mid-section creating maximum surface area for early planing and stability. Marginally wider than the previous tails, they are still narrow to maintain control during fast runs over choppy water. The thin rails bite hard into high speed carving turns and small waves without getting stuck.

The deck shape creates a comfortable stance for all foot strap positions, providing perfect board control and excellent responsiveness. The outboard strap position matches best with a single fin setup and offers the best freeride solution. On the other hand, the thruster fin box set up in combination with the inboard strap option makes for the perfect tuning for maximum manoeuvrability.

And now to the essential shape news:
The biggest change happened in the V flow and scoop rocker line along the bottom of the boards.
The front section of the board features a significantly increased Vee combined with double concaves making the board super comfortable and effortless to sail. Starting between the straps and towards the tail, the Vee becomes less pronounced resulting in a very curvy rail line and thinned out rails. This is responsible for the outstanding manoeuvrability and grip during turns and further improves the wave heritage of these boards. The rocker was reduced along the centre, not only boosting the performance level in blasting mode but also resulting in a more comfortable stance due to the loose and stable water position of the new shapes.

It has been said before and has to be pointed out again: The Freestyle Wave concept is the ideal option for 99% of coastal-sailing recreational windsurfers. The Freestyle Wave offers so many tuning options that it can be set up perfectly for any given day, no matter what the conditions. It’s an ideal all-round high wind board for both, blasting and bump&jump sailing. It also shines as a powerful, all-round wave board for lighter winds, heavier sailors or difficult conditions and is great fun especially for huge jumps and fast carves in side to side onshore conditions.

NOTE: The ES boards come with the standard Powerbox and only the PRO models feature JP’s specially reinforced Foil-Powerbox.

Key Features

Innegra Parabolic Rails (IPR) – For higher durability. Resistant to impact and paint chipping. The parabolic rail construction works like a stringer along the rail. You have a better flex control during a turn and it makes the board respond quicker. The Innegra fibre is a high modulus polypropylene fibre, which guarantees excellent impact resistance and stiffness, saves weight and prevents paint chipping.

Footstrap Scale – Your friends and family constantly take your board and change the size of your footstraps? No problem anymore! JP’s Footstrap scale allows easy adjustment to the foot size.

Multi Fin Setup Freestyle Wave – Thruster setup or single fin – with 3 fin boxes you can tune your board for either freeride speed or for manoeuvres and waves – simply adjust according to your individual preferences and the given conditions.

Specifications